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A Weekly Newsletter of The First United Methodist Church
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Commitment Sunday
Message: Rev. Dr. Mark A. Fowler
"Bring Back From the Wind"
Text: Jeremiah 23:1-6
Music: Chancel Choir, Blessed Brass
Prelude will begin at 8:50 a.m.
Worship: 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Coffee Fellowship: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
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Bring Your Commitment Cards This Sunday
Come leap forward with us this Sunday, November 20. Please bring your completed Leaping Forward 2017 commitment card to worship where it will be received and dedicated. By making a financial commitment you will grow as a giver, experience the joy of giving and be part of First Church
's leap forward in ministry. Thanks!
Abby Ehringer shared her experiences at First Church this past Sunday.
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The Redemption of Scrooge: Books Available
Sundays, November 27 - December 18, 9 & 10:30 a.m., Chapel
Let this four-week book study move you from "Bah! Humbug!" to a blessed Advent and merry Christmas. Books will be available at the Information Desk this Sunday.
(Suggested donation per book is $10 but you are free to take a book at no cost if that would be helpful.) Get ready to join in this church-wide study and discussion.
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Listen to Pastor Mark
's thoughts on our complicated and complex post-election world
- a world that can be transformed by the kind of love, hospitality and justice that Jesus taught us about.
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Last Chance to Order Poinsettias
Help decorate our Sanctuary for our Christmas worship services by donating a plant in honor or memory of someone. Order online, pick up an order form at the Info Desk on Sunday or call the church office at 608-338-0545.
Orders must be received by Sunday, November 20.
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Support Bethel
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s Thanksgiving Meal
Bring your desserts this Sunday and Monday
Bethel Homeless Support Services will serve a Thanksgiving Dinner on
Tuesday, November 22. First Church is lending our support by supplying the desserts for the meal. If you can help with this effort please bring your homemade pie or other dessert to
First Church on either
Sunday, November 20 or Monday, November 21 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
If you are interested in volunteering to help serve a meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, please contact the Volunteer Center at the United Way of Dane County at 608-246-4380 or
[email protected].
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Reserve Your
"
Christmas Carol
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Tickets Now
As part of our Victorian-themed Luncheon and Parlor Concert on Sunday, December 11, we have the opportunity to buy tickets to see the Children
's Theater of Madison
's production of
"A Christmas Carol
" in a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance at the Overture Center that afternoon. Tickets cost $22 each and
must be reserved by Monday, November 28.
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Wisconsin Board of Ordained Ministry Adopts Statement
After prayerful deliberation the following statement was edited and adopted by the Wisconsin Board of Ordained Ministry.
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Joys & Concerns
We offer our condolences and prayers to the family and friends of
Ramona Johannes
, who died on Wednesday, October 26.
We share our prayers of love and support with the family and friends of
Rita Kreitz
, who died Wednesday, November 9. There will be a memorial service for Rita on Saturday, November 26 at 11 a.m., at Gunderson West Funeral Home, 7435
University Ave., Middleton.
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Announcements
Decorate the Church for Advent
Monday & Tuesday, November 21 & 22, 1-3:30 p.m.
Help with the annual Hanging of the Greens as we decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. Come either day or both days -many hands will make the job merry and bright!
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Date Night: Grandparents On Call
Sunday, December 4, 5-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall
Leave your kid(s) at the church while you recharge.
RSVP by Sunday, November 27.
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No Yoga for Good Wednesday, November 23
Class will meet again Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m. in the Chapel.
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Circuit Conference Meeting
Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 p.m., Asbury UMC
(6101 University Avenue)
Our District Superintendent, Scott Carlson, has changed the format of the annual church conference by combining the Madison Circuit of United Methodist churches
for a joint meeting. First Church members are invited to
attend.
The meeting will include doing the business of our
Church Conference including reports and items that need to be voted on.
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November Outreach Break in Services
Through November 24
Our Food Pantry, Community Outreach Breakfast and Come As You Are Worship are on a seasonal break. Programs will resume Monday, November 28.
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203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, WI 53703
608-256-9061
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